Senior Recreation Leader - Athletics

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Recreation Leader assists the Recreation Coordinator, Assistant Program Manager, and Program Manager by providing supervision and functional support to recreation programs for the Parks and Recreation Department. This position leads the activities of the programs, including planning, organizing, and observing recreational activities within the provided programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and promotes shared responsibilities, teamwork, and continuous improvement by assisting the coordinators, supervisors, and program managers in planning, organizing, observing and directing a variety of recreational activities

• Drives to athletic field sites daily for walk through of playing field or indoor facilities

• Applies First Aid and CPR techniques as needed

• Assists and responds to the public regarding questions, comments, concerns, and alerts supervisors of such actions

• Performs minor maintenance by assisting with facility cleaning up after sports league and special program events

• Coordinates with the marketing/communications team with making flyers for our programs

• Keeps track of signage at Athletic sites during events and keeping track of the signage to make sure none has been blown away or damaged

• Reviews revenue receipts and verifying deposits and preparing documentation for daily deposits

• Maintains discipline, order, and crowd control at activity sites by maintaining a view of children and surroundings

• Ensures proper ratio of children to staff, and addressing discipline in a positive and consistent manner

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Part-time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• Six (6) months to One (1) year experience

Certifications, Licenses or other requirements

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

• First Aid -Upon hire date

• CPR - Upon hire date

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: September 18, 2026